SHINE ON AWARDS: RECOGNISE THE EFFORTS OF DISABLED ACHIEVERS
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 | | Recognise The Efforts Of Disabled Achievers
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| The Shine On Awards are an Australia-wide Rotary Awards initiative that recognises outstanding service by persons with disabilities who disregard their disabilities in reaching their goals to serve others.
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Who Can Be Nominated ?
| Nominations are invited for people from any field of endeavour and the same nomination form is used for both categories of nominee.
| Candidates must be:
| (i) Youth: age 15 to 20 years at 1 January in the year in which the award is made
| (ii) Adult: 21 years and above
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| - Nominee's consent to nomination must be obtained prior to nomination
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- Nominee must be a resident of Australia for a minimum of 3 years
- Nominators could be required to furnish verification of nominee's disability
- Nominators must complete all sections of the nomination form and identify and record evidence of dedicated community service, above and beyond self
- For re-nomination a candidate will need to show significant development of previous achievements or development of new endeavours.
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| All candidates for the award can expect to receive recognition at some level although not all will receive the Shine On Award trophy. All Candidates are presented with a Certificate of Commendation.
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| What Information Is Required ?
| Summary of personal history, the surmounting of disability, work experience, etc.
Summary of community service, leadership and "shining" example to others
Additional information to support the nomination
| How Are Nominations Made ?
| Nominations for Victoria will be made to the Shine On Awards Rotary Victorian Districts committee.
| If you know of a person who deserves to be recognised through the Shine On Awards, we encourage you to contact us so that we can put forward a nomination - you can send us an email
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How Can You Get Involved or Help Out?
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